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🧸 Product HU October 13, 2023

R — Flail-type cutting attachment with 2 chains

Flail-type cutting attachment with 2 chains for portable hand-held brush cutters.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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R — Flail-type cutting attachment with 2 chains
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Machinery
Hazard
The chains are unprotected and could break during use. A user could be hit by such broken pieces and suffer injuries.
Origin
Unknown

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Destruction of the product
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Withdrawal of the product from market
  • ▸ (to: Distributor) Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1064 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? A cutting tool with two chains that can break and fly off while in use.

What's happening? The chains have no protection. If they break, pieces could hit someone and cause injuries.

Does this affect me? If you own or use this tool in Hungary, you could be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using it right away and ask a professional or your doctor what to do next.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
R
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The chains are unprotected and could break during use. A user could be hit by such broken pieces and suffer injuries. · Origin: Unknown

First published
October 13, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10010464

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
R — Flail-type cutting attachment with 2 chains. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Machinery · Hazard: The chains are unprotected and could break during use. A user could be hit by such broken pieces and suffer injuries. · Origin: Unknown
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 13, 2023 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Hungary.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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